鼈甲

べっこう

Also written as:
  • べっ甲

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. tortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle); bekko.

      See also 玳瑁 .

    2. (in Chinese medicine) tortoiseshell (esp. of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle).

      See also 鼈 .

Word informations

  • Common word: no
  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

鼈snapping turtle, fresh-water turtle
甲armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace

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